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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2013, 11:05:02 PM »
Thanks Ryan, it really makes me feel better reading that.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2013, 07:27:03 AM »
Got my surgical hooks on this morning and arrived in SB tonite.  Final records tomorrow.  Getting very nervous :s

Good luck, I'm sure everything will be fine.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #17 on: January 15, 2013, 06:01:32 PM »
Thanks guys, had the final records today it went well, tons of info!  Turns out ill be getting orbital rim augmentations in addition to cheekbones.  He's still not sure of the genioplasty, if he does it, it will be to center it only as my projection is good. 

Honestly, I started freaking out a bit at the end, until they reassured me that I did in fact need this surgery to prolong and improve my quality of life.  I have one of the smallest airways they've seen and it really helped to be reassured of my decision.  My mom, who accompanied me, felt better hearing that too. 

Bought a whole bunch of stuff this afternoon, now relaxing with dinner and a good movie.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #18 on: January 15, 2013, 07:37:02 PM »
Thanks guys, had the final records today it went well, tons of info!  Turns out ill be getting orbital rim augmentations in addition to cheekbones.  He's still not sure of the genioplasty, if he does it, it will be to center it only as my projection is good. 

Honestly, I started freaking out a bit at the end, until they reassured me that I did in fact need this surgery to prolong and improve my quality of life.  I have one of the smallest airways they've seen and it really helped to be reassured of my decision.  My mom, who accompanied me, felt better hearing that too. 

Bought a whole bunch of stuff this afternoon, now relaxing with dinner and a good movie.





How many mm's did they say your airway is .?      Should be on your ceph drawing.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #19 on: January 15, 2013, 07:37:58 PM »
And Good Luck!

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #20 on: January 15, 2013, 08:33:43 PM »
3mm.  Also, awkward story; I'm going with Arnett but was told Gunson had jury duty this week and had to cancel his surgeries.  Patients flew in to see him but legally he couldn't get out of it.  Tough break.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2013, 09:04:45 PM »
I'm kind of jealous that you're having surgery this week. The feeling of seeing your bite and facial structure change overnight is really thrilling.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #22 on: January 15, 2013, 09:19:51 PM »
I'm kind of jealous that you're having surgery this week. The feeling of seeing your bite and facial structure change overnight is really thrilling.

By thrilling you mean scary as hell, right?  Lol.  But really, thanks for your support man.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #23 on: January 16, 2013, 01:00:42 AM »
No, I mean that it's very exciting. It's not something you will ever experience again. I was beyond happy when I first held the mirror and did jaw exercises and saw my bite come together perfectly.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #24 on: January 16, 2013, 01:04:02 AM »
3mm.  Also, awkward story; I'm going with Arnett but was told Gunson had jury duty this week and had to cancel his surgeries.  Patients flew in to see him but legally he couldn't get out of it.  Tough break.


Come on!!!     Please somebody tell me what they do in that situation.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #25 on: January 16, 2013, 01:19:05 AM »
That would be pretty tough. I paid in full for a month at a rental home. This was non refundable. I'd hope that they would squeeze you in as soon as possible somehow.

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Re: jaw surgery 1/17/13
« Reply #26 on: January 16, 2013, 06:27:41 PM »
How much has your ceph treatment plan changed since your original consultation?